final cut
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Thomas performed the bit, committed to it and was persuaded by his producer and fellow comedian, Tim Robinson, to keep the joke in the final cut.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
It will be intriguing to see whether Alexander-Arnold makes the final cut, particularly because of the injury concerns Tuchel currently has at right-back.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
Kohs had full creative control and final cut on “The Thinking Game,” but Google owns the film’s copyright and provided the funding to make it possible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026
What was a story that didn’t make the final cut but still wanted to get out there in the public?
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
To be so old and still make the final cut.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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